[responsivevoice] scramble [/responsivevoice] [ skram-buh l ]
The word of the day is ‘scramble’.
The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence and also
the word is a verb, i.e., it demonstrates an action or an occurrence.
No, the word is a noun. Therefore, it does not have a past form.
but Yes, the past form of the word as a verb is scrambled.
It means:
1. Mix up
2. Confusion
3. Race
4. Get into position clumsily
1. Hindi – Sangharsh
2. Spanish – Lucha
3. French – Brouiller
4. Mandarin – Zhēngduó
1. There was a scramble on the instant for muskets, bags, and belongings
2. The remainder of the ceremony was lost amid the hurry and scramble of the departure.
3. There were a general rush and scramble; men swore and women shrieked.
4. The struggle, however it began, had turned into a scramble of blind panic.
5. We scrambled over the damp boulders.
Some synonyms of today’s word are:
free-for-all, melee, rush, struggle, tussle, clutter, commotion, competition, conglomeration, hash, hassle, hustle, jumble, jungle, litter, mishmash, muddle, race, shuffle, tumble, rat race, clamber, climb, contend, crawl, jostle, push, rush, scurry, vie, hasten, move, run, scrabble, scuttle, strive, swarm, trek, jockey for position, look alive, make haste etc
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
retreat, rest, stay, stop, peace, order, organization
Quotation:
When professors expect a few dozen students and hundreds show up, it’s a mixed blessing. While it’s a testament to their popularity, it also means they have to scramble to interview and hire more teaching fellows, schedule rooms, and order lab supplies.
Parker Conrad
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